How badly must one do to get an acceptance revoked?

[allan120]

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How badly must one do to get an acceptance revoked?

I'm currently finishing up a comp sci BS degree and should be done by the end of December. I say "should be", because I may get less than a C- in one of my degree requirements. I have earned a 3.95 up to this point. I'm taking four upper-level comp sci courses and two other classes. I'm looking at a possible sub-3.0 GPA.

I already have two bachelor's in biology and psychology, so lacking an undergraduate degree is not a concern. I have had a tough time caring much about anything, due to senioritis, hating my courses, and other personal reasons. I don't think those reasons will go over well with schools.

 

[Neuronix]

Stop slacking allan! Everything I've seen says that you should stay at C level or above for the courses you're taking. I have seen exceptions to this (I know someone who took Northmore's Neurons & Networks and got a C- and UPenn didn't care because she cleared it with them) but you could be screwed if you don't keep your performance up. Nevertheless, the exact details vary from school to school and you should just call them and ask them if your acceptance is in danger. I know it probably sounds like a bad thing to do, but I don't think they'd mind answering the question for you...

 

[womansurg]

So long as you pass the courses (C) you'll be fine. No worries.

 

[Mutterkuchen]

Originally posted by womansurg
So long as you pass the courses (C) you'll be fine. No worries.

I would be careful about the advice received on this forum in this type of subject. Most of us don't really know this kind of stuff, and I suspect that it varies from school to school. If SDN is wrong, you are the one that is going to get screwed, not anyone here. I would advise you to a)try very hard not to get lower than the C- and b) contact the schools in question (do it anonymously if you must).

 

[heelshmeel]

Originally posted by JBJ
If SDN is wrong, you are the one that is going to get screwed, not anyone here. I would advise you to a)try very hard not to get lower than the C- and b) contact the schools in question (do it anonymously if you must).

Aaaah... JBJ has a point... in the end it's your back. When you get an acceptance from a school... they usually say the acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the academic prereqs and maintenance of 'good grades'... so you have to find out from the school what 'satisfactory' is and what 'good' is!

 

[womansurg]

Fair enough. Can't hurt to check with them.

I think you'll find a change of attitude now that the cutthroat business of getting admitted is over. This school has offered you an acceptance. They WANT you; they hope that you choose to come there. And when you do, they will be supportive of your efforts at success. If you struggle with academics or personal problems, generally they want to be of assistance, and will provide tutoring and free counseling. They're ON YOUR SIDE now.

I can't, in the farthest reaches of my imagination, fathom a school which would dump you for pulling some average level grades in your final quarter. It's just not like that. But, you'll see 🙂 .

best wishes

 

[DALABROKA]

A recent communication from KU med school....

"Upon receipt, transcripts will be reviewed not only for degrees and course completion but also for grades earned during the interim between acceptance and matriculation. It is expected that accepted students will maintain the same level of academic performance as demonstrated at the time of application to the medical school. Significant decreases in grade point average or grades of D or F earned in courses after submission of your AMCAS application will be grounds for reconsideration by the Admissions Subcommittee and may result in withdrawl of the offer of admission."

They told us that they have rescinded offers in the past, so no screwing around once we are accepted.

Cheers,
DALA

 

[care bear]

yeah. . .i would check too. . .i'm in a similar situation (actually, mine is prob. worse cuz i'm not accepted anywhere yet. . .)
but i talked to my premed advisor about the fact that i have to get an A on my biochem final to get like a C in the class (i know, i know, i should be studying, not checking SDN!)
but he said that med schools 'won't blink an eye at a C' , even during the application process. so i'm sure once you're accepted it may be an even more lenient standard. . .but of course, that's just him. and of course, like i said, taking his advice hasn't gotten me in anywhere yet 😉

 

[allan120]

Thanks to everyone for the advice and replies. I could have sworn I'd get a D or F, but I somehow ended up with a B- despite my average of 60 or so. Whew.

 

[The Chronic MD]

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[Bounty]

Originally posted by The Chronic MD
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Chronic,
😍 will you have my babies?

 

[14931]

 

[Bounty]

for chronic 😀

 

[TeinVI]

Originally posted by Bounty
Chronic,
😍 will you have my babies?

i will thanx 😀

 

[Jacobim]

I am about to test the "how bad can I do on a final and not get the acceptance revoked" thing again...

 

[AlternateSome1]

Originally posted by Bounty
for chronic 😀

Hey bounty, I have a poster of your Avatar on my wall.

~AS1~

PS - useless post..just thought it was funny

 

[medhopeful08]

so has anyone actually heard of someone getting an acceptance revoked?

 

[HollyJ]

A very good friend of mine did after getting a D+ in orgo. It was really, really sad. Fortunately, she was able to start med school the following year, after retaking the class.

 

[Swiper]

Originally posted by HollyJ
A very good friend of mine did after getting a D+ in orgo. It was really, really sad. Fortunately, she was able to start med school the following year, after retaking the class.

Ugh... was it at the same school?

 

[HollyJ]

Yeah, it was at the same school. What sucked the most was that they told her that the acceptance was rescinded about 2 days before school started.

 

[Tezzie]

Some schools will want you to explain a C. Others won't. You need to contact the schools where you hold an acceptance and ask them.

 

[medhopeful08]

tezzie - do you know which schools specifically?

 

[Tezzie]

Off the top of my head : UVA - They ask for a written explanation for Cs and will review your application again if you a D.

I am pretty sure there are more but i am on painkillers 😛

 

[cad_15]

in conclusion..better be safe than sorry, right?